Saints part ways with WR Brandin Cooks
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Saints release veteran receiver Brandin Cooks, signaling a commitment to rebuild. Younger talent gets their chance as Kevin Austin Jr. arrives.
The Denver Broncos could make a mid-season splash eve after the trade deadline with journeyman wide receiver Brandin Cooks.
Saints fans will wind up remembering Cooks primarily for his first stint with the team, when he was an electric downfield threat during the Sean Payton and Drew Brees era. He had back-to-back 1,100-yard seasons in New Orleans in 2015 and 2016, including a career-best nine touchdowns in the former year.
Having not played since Week 9 -- when his stats were: 2 receptions, 16 yards -- Brandin Cooks and the New Orleans Saints will meet the Atlanta Falcons in Week 12, on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET. Game Time: 4:25 p.m.